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Sun Times in Southaven
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Southaven?
Sunrise in Southaven on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:19 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Southaven?
Sunset in Southaven on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:49 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Southaven?
Morning golden hour in Southaven ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:14 PM.
How long is the day in Southaven?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Southaven there are 13 hours and 29 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Southaven?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Southaven at 1:04 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Southaven?
In Southaven, sunset is at 7:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:22 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:16 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Southaven?
Twilight in Southaven lasts approximately 93 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Southaven?
The earliest sunrise in Southaven in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Southaven?
The latest sunset in Southaven in 2026 is at 8:18 PM on June 26 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Southaven?
After sunset at 7:49 PM in Southaven, civil twilight ends at 8:16 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:22 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Southaven shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Southaven
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Southaven on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 49m |